Summer time is the best time to leisure around, spend time with family members, and get the most out of the hot weather. After all it’s not going to be around forever. One of the fun ways to enjoy the amazing summer weather is to go swimming; what better way to go about this by hosting a pool party. A pool party during the summer can be ideal for most outdoor events. Below are some tips to help you pull off the ideal pool party.

#1. Prepare the guest list

First thing you have to start preparing is a list of the names of people you plan on inviting. Is there an age limit to clarify who can or can’t come for the party? Preparing a guest list will help you determine what you will need to get for the party and prepare you to cater for the amount of people you will be expecting on the day. Send out your invitation early enough to inform guests about the party ahead of time.

#2. Provide pool necessities

People can easily forget one thing or another when coming for the pool party, although a bathing suit is not one that is hard to forget when going for a pool party. Some of your guests might forget their towel or sun cream. Provide some spare essentials that they will need for swimming or after swimming, and also make available a safe place for them to keep their clothes and hang their towels when swimming.

#3. Décor

Pool parties should be cladded with colourful vibrant decorations, one that can amp up the sunny atmosphere and liven up the surrounding. For older teenagers, use trendy decoration, and a much interesting interactive decoration for younger kids. Try some glowing lightening fixtures that can be put up and still look great when the place is dark.

#4. Music

Music adds to setting the place in a good and summery mood, it can enhance the vibe and transform your party into a hit.

#5. Food & drinks

The food that should be made available at the pool party should be light and easy to prepare, more like finger foods that are easy to pack and unpack. A BBQ will be preferable to have in the evening and other sandwiches and fun themed snacks. The main dish should also be easy, for example, hot dogs, burgers- foods that people can munch on and enjoy. Consider those that have food allergies or food restrictions on what they can have or not. For a kid’s pool party, no alcoholic drinks of course!; provide more of fruit juice for youngsters to drink.

#6. Access to house

Restrict access to private rooms in the house. Direct the guests on what door to use in case they want to use the bathroom or to do a quick change of clothes.

#7. Keep guests at ease and safe from harm

Ensure that your guests are safe from harm. It is your responsibility to make sure they feel relaxed and comfortable. Keep swimming jackets and other accessories on site as well as life rings for those that cannot swim.

Follow these tips and you will have a safe and funtastic pool party!